Daily Travel Photo: Armed Policemen in Underwear
These dapper gentlemen are Policía National. Nicaragua’s finest. They were wading through a river with me on the way to Popoyo Beach, a tranquil surf town that’s off the beaten path a bit. Popoyo’s local businesses hired them to watch over the town at night. Now that this secluded beach is starting to see more travelers showing up to surf and enjoy the cheap & un-touristy atmosphere, crime is on the rise.
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Tee hee… love this. Did you ask him to pose for you?
Have you done IT- yet
I made it clear I wanted a photo, but I think he thought I’d crop it from the waist up (hence the serious face).
This is freaking hilarious!!
I could have caused serious damage to my keyboard as I was drinking when I opened up my Google reader!
Brilliant pic!
After I took it, I couldn’t help going back to my camera over & over again to look at it and laugh.
Haha that is an awesome photo, love it!
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Hilarious…Could be the recruiting poster for Central American law enforcement.
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